Lauren
@iamlaurenslater.bsky.social
Digital for @navigatorsurvey | Gen Z | WSU & American University Alum | Passionate about the PNW, housing & harm reduction | Views are my own.
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Lauren
@iamlaurenslater.bsky.social
· Dec 30
🧵2024 was a huge year for the Biden-Harris Administration, and they delivered BIG for the American people!
Don't just take our word for it — see for yourself 👇
Don't just take our word for it — see for yourself 👇
Wondering what you may have missed during the chaos of election season?
Check out @buildingback-us.bsky.social’s thread on the Biden-Harris Administration’s biggest announcements of 2024 👇
Check out @buildingback-us.bsky.social’s thread on the Biden-Harris Administration’s biggest announcements of 2024 👇
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Across demographics, Americans report having a negative view of the U.S. economy, including:
➡️ 78% of Black Americans
➡️ 72% of Latino Americans
➡️ 66% of White Americans
➡️ 78% of Black Americans
➡️ 72% of Latino Americans
➡️ 66% of White Americans
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Across demographics, Americans report having a negative view of the U.S. economy, including:
➡️ 78% of Black Americans
➡️ 72% of Latino Americans
➡️ 66% of White Americans
➡️ 78% of Black Americans
➡️ 72% of Latino Americans
➡️ 66% of White Americans
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Taylor Swift is living the Life of a Showgirl in Americans’ hearts — her net favorability is at +17.
Donald Trump? Sitting at -14.
Donald Trump? Sitting at -14.
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Taylor Swift is living the Life of a Showgirl in Americans’ hearts — her net favorability is at +17.
Donald Trump? Sitting at -14.
Donald Trump? Sitting at -14.
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With our latest polling showing 63% of Americans feel uneasy about their personal finances in the months ahead, it’s no surprise that many plan to pull back on spending this Black Friday.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/24/business/shoppers-to-cut-black-friday-spending-over-affordability-concerns-survey/
https://nypost.com/2025/11/24/business/shoppers-to-cut-black-friday-spending-over-affordability-concerns-survey/
Shoppers to cut Black Friday spending for the first time in four years on affordability concerns: survey
Of those surveyed shoppers who plan to spend less, 69% cited higher costs of living, while 43% blamed financial constraints, according to the survey.
nypost.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
With our latest polling showing 63% of Americans feel uneasy about their personal finances in the months ahead, it’s no surprise that many plan to pull back on spending this Black Friday.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/24/business/shoppers-to-cut-black-friday-spending-over-affordability-concerns-survey/
https://nypost.com/2025/11/24/business/shoppers-to-cut-black-friday-spending-over-affordability-concerns-survey/
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Over the last few months, more Americans say they’ve become familiar with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani — with familiarity increasing by 24 points since the end of June.
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Over the last few months, more Americans say they’ve become familiar with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani — with familiarity increasing by 24 points since the end of June.
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📱 Latinos are tuning in — and scrolling.
Our data shows they’re more likely to identify as active news consumers and also rely on social media for news at higher rates than the general public.
Our data shows they’re more likely to identify as active news consumers and also rely on social media for news at higher rates than the general public.
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📱 Latinos are tuning in — and scrolling.
Our data shows they’re more likely to identify as active news consumers and also rely on social media for news at higher rates than the general public.
Our data shows they’re more likely to identify as active news consumers and also rely on social media for news at higher rates than the general public.
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New research from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social finds that most Americans view the political system as dysfunctional — but believe it is still fixable. The challenge isn’t hopelessness, it’s trust in our broken two-party system. Fusion voting could fix that! navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-...
Focus Group Report: Americans and Political Dysfunction - Navigator
Focus group report on government dysfunction.
navigatorresearch.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
New research from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social finds that most Americans view the political system as dysfunctional — but believe it is still fixable. The challenge isn’t hopelessness, it’s trust in our broken two-party system. Fusion voting could fix that! navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-...
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According to our latest polling, most Americans say that health care costs are increasing:
📈 73% say costs are going up
📉 Just 8% say costs are going down
⚖️ 19% say costs are staying the same
📈 73% say costs are going up
📉 Just 8% say costs are going down
⚖️ 19% say costs are staying the same
November 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
According to our latest polling, most Americans say that health care costs are increasing:
📈 73% say costs are going up
📉 Just 8% say costs are going down
⚖️ 19% say costs are staying the same
📈 73% say costs are going up
📉 Just 8% say costs are going down
⚖️ 19% say costs are staying the same
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A plurality of Americans trust Democrats in Congress to handle health care — nearly double the share who trust Republicans in Congress or Trump.
Want to learn more? Dive into our full toplines👇
https://navigatorresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Navigator-Topline-F11.12.25.pdf.pdf
Want to learn more? Dive into our full toplines👇
https://navigatorresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Navigator-Topline-F11.12.25.pdf.pdf
navigatorresearch.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A plurality of Americans trust Democrats in Congress to handle health care — nearly double the share who trust Republicans in Congress or Trump.
Want to learn more? Dive into our full toplines👇
https://navigatorresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Navigator-Topline-F11.12.25.pdf.pdf
Want to learn more? Dive into our full toplines👇
https://navigatorresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Navigator-Topline-F11.12.25.pdf.pdf
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Two-thirds of Americans say the Trump Administration is hiding an Epstein “client list.”
When asked why, the top reasons cited were protecting the rich and powerful and Trump’s alleged involvement.
When asked why, the top reasons cited were protecting the rich and powerful and Trump’s alleged involvement.
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Two-thirds of Americans say the Trump Administration is hiding an Epstein “client list.”
When asked why, the top reasons cited were protecting the rich and powerful and Trump’s alleged involvement.
When asked why, the top reasons cited were protecting the rich and powerful and Trump’s alleged involvement.
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Bipartisan majorities agree the Epstein “client list” comes with serious accusations, not just a conspiracy theory — an overwhelming 81% of Democrats and 51% of Republicans say it should be taken seriously.
Read more: https://navigatorresearch.org/the-government-and-the-epstein-files/
Read more: https://navigatorresearch.org/the-government-and-the-epstein-files/
The Government and the Epstein Files
Polling report on what Americans are hearing when it comes to the Trump administration and the Epstein files.
navigatorresearch.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Bipartisan majorities agree the Epstein “client list” comes with serious accusations, not just a conspiracy theory — an overwhelming 81% of Democrats and 51% of Republicans say it should be taken seriously.
Read more: https://navigatorresearch.org/the-government-and-the-epstein-files/
Read more: https://navigatorresearch.org/the-government-and-the-epstein-files/
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Trump’s presidency continues to face skepticism from Americans with 58% saying they disapprove — including 70% of independents.
November 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Trump’s presidency continues to face skepticism from Americans with 58% saying they disapprove — including 70% of independents.
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Nearly 3 in 5 Americans disapprove of Trump’s economic record. Their biggest concerns?
📦 Tariffs
💰 Rising prices
📈 Inflation
📦 Tariffs
💰 Rising prices
📈 Inflation
November 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Nearly 3 in 5 Americans disapprove of Trump’s economic record. Their biggest concerns?
📦 Tariffs
💰 Rising prices
📈 Inflation
📦 Tariffs
💰 Rising prices
📈 Inflation
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From health care to electricity, Americans are feeling the impact of rising costs.
Who do they blame? Tune in below for @newsnation.bsky.social's breakdown of our latest data👇
Who do they blame? Tune in below for @newsnation.bsky.social's breakdown of our latest data👇
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
From health care to electricity, Americans are feeling the impact of rising costs.
Who do they blame? Tune in below for @newsnation.bsky.social's breakdown of our latest data👇
Who do they blame? Tune in below for @newsnation.bsky.social's breakdown of our latest data👇
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As House Democrats push to release the Epstein files, Americans say transparency is key for accountability and justice for survivors.
63% believe Trump is covering up the Epstein client list — including 70% of independents and 42% of Republicans.
navigatorresearch.org/the-governme...
63% believe Trump is covering up the Epstein client list — including 70% of independents and 42% of Republicans.
navigatorresearch.org/the-governme...
The Government and the Epstein Files
Polling report on what Americans are hearing when it comes to the Trump administration and the Epstein files.
navigatorresearch.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
As House Democrats push to release the Epstein files, Americans say transparency is key for accountability and justice for survivors.
63% believe Trump is covering up the Epstein client list — including 70% of independents and 42% of Republicans.
navigatorresearch.org/the-governme...
63% believe Trump is covering up the Epstein client list — including 70% of independents and 42% of Republicans.
navigatorresearch.org/the-governme...
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NEW: As the U.S. government shutdown ends this week, Americans continue to blame Trump & congressional Republicans for rising health care costs, lost food assistance, and falling approval.
Read our latest shutdown report: https://navigatorresearch.org/how-americans-views-of-the-shutdown-changed/
Read our latest shutdown report: https://navigatorresearch.org/how-americans-views-of-the-shutdown-changed/
How Americans’ Views of the Shutdown Changed
Polling report on the latest views of the government shutdown and its impacts ahead of the Senate’s move to end the shutdown.
navigatorresearch.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
NEW: As the U.S. government shutdown ends this week, Americans continue to blame Trump & congressional Republicans for rising health care costs, lost food assistance, and falling approval.
Read our latest shutdown report: https://navigatorresearch.org/how-americans-views-of-the-shutdown-changed/
Read our latest shutdown report: https://navigatorresearch.org/how-americans-views-of-the-shutdown-changed/
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Recent findings show Democrats in Congress gaining ground on key issues like health care and the cost of living — continuing a trend of improving trust compared to earlier this fall.
More in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social👇
More in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social👇
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Recent findings show Democrats in Congress gaining ground on key issues like health care and the cost of living — continuing a trend of improving trust compared to earlier this fall.
More in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social👇
More in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social👇
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WATCH: Our latest report shows Americans blame Republicans in Congress more on key pocketbook issues — with Republicans owning rising health care costs by 27 points and costs in general by 26.
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
WATCH: Our latest report shows Americans blame Republicans in Congress more on key pocketbook issues — with Republicans owning rising health care costs by 27 points and costs in general by 26.
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Trump says “costs are way down,” but Americans are telling a different story.
63% feel uneasy about their personal finances in the coming months, and a plurality place the blame for rising costs on Trump & Republicans in Congress — 27 points higher than Democrats in Congress.
63% feel uneasy about their personal finances in the coming months, and a plurality place the blame for rising costs on Trump & Republicans in Congress — 27 points higher than Democrats in Congress.
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Trump says “costs are way down,” but Americans are telling a different story.
63% feel uneasy about their personal finances in the coming months, and a plurality place the blame for rising costs on Trump & Republicans in Congress — 27 points higher than Democrats in Congress.
63% feel uneasy about their personal finances in the coming months, and a plurality place the blame for rising costs on Trump & Republicans in Congress — 27 points higher than Democrats in Congress.
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"PROMISE OF A VOTE ON HEALTHCARE"
November 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
"PROMISE OF A VOTE ON HEALTHCARE"
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Over 8 in 10 Americans view SNAP/food stamps favorably, including 68% of Republicans.
And when it comes to funding lapsing, most say Trump and Republicans in Congress are to blame (51%), including a majority of independents.
And when it comes to funding lapsing, most say Trump and Republicans in Congress are to blame (51%), including a majority of independents.
November 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Over 8 in 10 Americans view SNAP/food stamps favorably, including 68% of Republicans.
And when it comes to funding lapsing, most say Trump and Republicans in Congress are to blame (51%), including a majority of independents.
And when it comes to funding lapsing, most say Trump and Republicans in Congress are to blame (51%), including a majority of independents.
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Most Americans say the political system is broken — but a majority think it can be fixed. Many cite corporate greed, special interests, and social media as what’s gone wrong.
Learn more👇
https://navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-report-americans-and-political-dysfunction/
Learn more👇
https://navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-report-americans-and-political-dysfunction/
Focus Group Report: Americans and Political Dysfunction
Focus group report on government dysfunction.
navigatorresearch.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Most Americans say the political system is broken — but a majority think it can be fixed. Many cite corporate greed, special interests, and social media as what’s gone wrong.
Learn more👇
https://navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-report-americans-and-political-dysfunction/
Learn more👇
https://navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-report-americans-and-political-dysfunction/
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What are Americans hearing about Donald Trump?
Three in four say they’ve heard negative news about him — with SNAP and food stamp cuts dominating the conversation as the shutdown drags on.
Three in four say they’ve heard negative news about him — with SNAP and food stamp cuts dominating the conversation as the shutdown drags on.
November 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
What are Americans hearing about Donald Trump?
Three in four say they’ve heard negative news about him — with SNAP and food stamp cuts dominating the conversation as the shutdown drags on.
Three in four say they’ve heard negative news about him — with SNAP and food stamp cuts dominating the conversation as the shutdown drags on.
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U.S. companies cut 153,000+ jobs last month — the highest in 22 years.
71% of Americans rate the economy negatively, and a majority say they disapprove of Trump’s handling of it.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/job-cuts-layoffs-october-challenger-rcna242306
71% of Americans rate the economy negatively, and a majority say they disapprove of Trump’s handling of it.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/job-cuts-layoffs-october-challenger-rcna242306
October monthly job cuts surged to a 22-year high
Nearly 1.1 million job cuts have been announced so far this year, the most since 2020, according to the research firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
U.S. companies cut 153,000+ jobs last month — the highest in 22 years.
71% of Americans rate the economy negatively, and a majority say they disapprove of Trump’s handling of it.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/job-cuts-layoffs-october-challenger-rcna242306
71% of Americans rate the economy negatively, and a majority say they disapprove of Trump’s handling of it.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/job-cuts-layoffs-october-challenger-rcna242306
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It’s Election Day — and Americans are uneasy about the nation and the economy:
🇺🇸 63% say the U.S. is on the wrong track
💸 71% rate the economy negatively
📉 56% disapprove of Trump’s job performance
🏛️ Half say Republicans in Congress are focused on the wrong things
🇺🇸 63% say the U.S. is on the wrong track
💸 71% rate the economy negatively
📉 56% disapprove of Trump’s job performance
🏛️ Half say Republicans in Congress are focused on the wrong things
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
It’s Election Day — and Americans are uneasy about the nation and the economy:
🇺🇸 63% say the U.S. is on the wrong track
💸 71% rate the economy negatively
📉 56% disapprove of Trump’s job performance
🏛️ Half say Republicans in Congress are focused on the wrong things
🇺🇸 63% say the U.S. is on the wrong track
💸 71% rate the economy negatively
📉 56% disapprove of Trump’s job performance
🏛️ Half say Republicans in Congress are focused on the wrong things
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As the government shutdown enters its 5th week, 65% of Americans say that it will have a negative impact on them personally — a 23-point jump in the last three weeks.
Here’s what people say will be hit hardest in their own lives👇
Here’s what people say will be hit hardest in their own lives👇
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
As the government shutdown enters its 5th week, 65% of Americans say that it will have a negative impact on them personally — a 23-point jump in the last three weeks.
Here’s what people say will be hit hardest in their own lives👇
Here’s what people say will be hit hardest in their own lives👇